MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,093 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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SLIGHT COROSSION BOTH FRONT WHEEL ARCHES †NO PLATES SLIGHTLY FADED
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
SLIGHT COROSSION BOTH FRONT WHEEL ARCHES †NO PLATES SLIGHTLY FADED
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Rover 820?
Based on 92,659 MOT tests across 19,658 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P233 GTV is a 1997 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 93,602 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Rover 820 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P233 GTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Rover 820 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of P233 GTV?
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What year was P233 GTV registered?
P233 GTV is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 17 April 1997.
Is P233 GTV safe to buy?
The MOT history for P233 GTV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P233 GTV have outstanding finance?
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